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UJ Takes Home Top Honours At Regional Facilities Management Awards
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The University of Johannesburg has won five of eight awards at the Higher Education Facilities Management Association of Southern Africa’s 25th anniversary awards, recognising excellence in campus infrastructure, safety and sustainability.
The awards ceremony took place at the University of Botswana in Gaborone, where UJ staff received recognition for their work in facilities management, including infrastructure delivery, climate change resilience and disaster preparedness.
The university has also received recognition at the awards for three consecutive years, strengthening its reputation for managing and improving campus facilities.
The awards ceremony took place at the University of Botswana in Gaborone, where UJ staff received recognition for their work in facilities management, including infrastructure delivery, climate change resilience and disaster preparedness.
The university has also received recognition at the awards for three consecutive years, strengthening its reputation for managing and improving campus facilities.
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South African Surfer Reclaims World Title At 65
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Kommetjie surfer Linnie Ash has reclaimed the World Ladies Championship at the 2026 Kneeboard Surfing World Titles in Brazil, becoming a double world champion at the age of 65.
Ash won the competition at Itaúna Beach in Saquarema, where more than 100 surfers from 12 countries competed from 22 to 30 August. She previously won the world title in Portugal in 2022, aged 61.
Beyond kneeboard surfing, Ash has earned provincial colours in seven sports, including athletics, hockey, netball and longboard surfing, as well as South African national colours for kneeboard surfing.
Ash won the competition at Itaúna Beach in Saquarema, where more than 100 surfers from 12 countries competed from 22 to 30 August. She previously won the world title in Portugal in 2022, aged 61.
Beyond kneeboard surfing, Ash has earned provincial colours in seven sports, including athletics, hockey, netball and longboard surfing, as well as South African national colours for kneeboard surfing.
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Former Boxing Champion Gives Back Through Thokoza Academy
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Former English Super Bantamweight champion Michael Ramabeletsa has established the TMR Tokoza Boxing Academy on the East Rand to develop young boxing talent and give back to the community where his journey began.
After building a professional boxing career, Ramabeletsa returned to Thokoza to help aspiring fighters develop their skills through structured training and mentorship. The academy says no young person will be turned away because they cannot afford the fees.
Ramabeletsa hopes to nurture future champions while using his experience to inspire young people, build their confidence and create opportunities to pursue professional careers in the sport.
After building a professional boxing career, Ramabeletsa returned to Thokoza to help aspiring fighters develop their skills through structured training and mentorship. The academy says no young person will be turned away because they cannot afford the fees.
Ramabeletsa hopes to nurture future champions while using his experience to inspire young people, build their confidence and create opportunities to pursue professional careers in the sport.
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The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 22.00 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at4,132.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,442.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.42 to the US Dollar, 22.00 to the British Pound, and 18.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at4,132.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,442.00.
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